Viles v. Thunborg

This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff Myrtle C. Viles.- The cause was tried to the court and jury, and resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs in the sum of $2,500. The court, however, entered judgment for the defendant notwithstanding the verdict, on the theory that Mrs. Viles was contributorily negligent as a matter of law, barring her the right of recovery. From this judgment, the plaintiffs have appealed.

The facts essential to be stated are these: The respondent operates a hotel at Spokane, Washington. At about ten or…